SÉVERIN MOISSE (1895-ca.1965) was a pianist, composer, and teacher. He received his training at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels from Arthur de Greef and Joseph Jongen. After teaching in Charleroi, Gembloux, Brussels, and Thuin and giving numerous concerts in Europe, he moved in 1926 to Montreal, where he was orchestral pianist for the Montreal Orchestra from 1930-1945. He taught at several Montreal conservatories and schools, and enjoyed a career as soloist, appearing frequently on the radio.